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yea looks real nice...the 18's look ok too, but the rear = dayum!

Rara has verified that an E1 caliper will work (from the pinned topic) but has anyone tried using a E0 caliper on the FSVT rotors?

Originally posted by Rara:

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You can use the FSVT anchor bracket with the contour caliper. The only differences from the full FSVT brake swap, is you pull the stock anchor bracket out, and slide the FSVT one into the stock caliper

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From what I've gathered, the E1 calipers will "work", but won't give as much braking surface, as they aren't as tall of a caliper as the FSVT's.

Originally posted by mtxcontour97se:

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Rara has verified that an E1 caliper will work (from the pinned topic) but has anyone tried using a E0 caliper on the FSVT rotors?

Originally posted by Rara:

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You can use the FSVT anchor bracket with the contour caliper. The only differences from the full FSVT brake swap, is you pull the stock anchor bracket out, and slide the FSVT one into the stock caliper

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Mark

So is the E1 caliper the same as the 2000 se sport caliper?

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:

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From what I've gathered, the E1 calipers will "work", but won't give as much braking surface, as they aren't as tall of a caliper as the FSVT's.

Originally posted by mtxcontour97se:

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Rara has verified that an E1 caliper will work (from the pinned topic) but has anyone tried using a E0 caliper on the FSVT rotors?

Originally posted by Rara:

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You can use the FSVT anchor bracket with the contour caliper. The only differences from the full FSVT brake swap, is you pull the stock anchor bracket out, and slide the FSVT one into the stock caliper

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Mark

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Don't quote me, but I don't believe so. I would think that the SE calipers wouldn't allow for enough pad to rotor surface, as the SVT rotors are quite a bit larger than the SE.

Originally posted by GoldenTour:

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So is the E1 caliper the same as the 2000 se sport caliper?

Originally posted by Y2KSVT:

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From what I've gathered, the E1 calipers will "work", but won't give as much braking surface, as they aren't as tall of a caliper as the FSVT's.

Originally posted by mtxcontour97se:

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Rara has verified that an E1 caliper will work (from the pinned topic) but has anyone tried using a E0 caliper on the FSVT rotors?

Originally posted by Rara:

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You can use the FSVT anchor bracket with the contour caliper. The only differences from the full FSVT brake swap, is you pull the stock anchor bracket out, and slide the FSVT one into the stock caliper

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Mark

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Mark

My bad! i missed it when i first read it.
it seems as though the calipers are the same, just different rotor used

From the Brakes-FAQ
What are the differences in stock front braking systems?
Calipers types(two types):
-Type A calipers are on all Contiques, Cougars, and late model SVT Contours. The pads for these calipers are thin and long compared to Type B. This caliper has two mounting brakets, one for 260mm rotors and one for 278mm rotors.
-Type B calipers are only on early model SVT Contours. The pads for these calipers are shorter and wider than Type A.
* The date in which SVT Contours switched from Type B to Type A is unclear. Some say early in the '99 MY others say in late 98.5 MY and evidence suggests it wasn't quite clear to Ford either. The best way to find out is by comparing your pads to the pics in the http://www.batinc.net Contour/Cougar catalogue.
** Which Type is better has been debated but no hard evidence has settled the dispute. Type A has a greater swept area while Type B physically covers more of the rotor. Type A does have a better pad selection.

Good find! I retract my previous statement then. I guess the bracket is what makes the different for the SVT and the non SVT rotors.

Mark

rara said the stock caliper would work, but needs a different mounting bracket to make it fit over the SVT F rotor.

The cost to do that is simply not worth it, since you can get both rotors and calipers new from bill for less than $400.

Yup close to 400

from Bill

You will need the front calipers (come with pads, brackets), Rotors, and 4 bolts. You will also need 3mm hardened washers that you can get locally.



2M5Z-2B120-AA List $173.35 Inet $128.45 Core $70.00 (calipers)

2M5Z-2B121-AA List $173.35 Inet $128.45 Core $70.00 (calipers)

2M5Z-1125-AA List $99.27 Inet $73.56 each x 2 (rotors)

W500443-S426 List $2.19 Inet $1.35 each x 4 (bolts)


S&H is about $15-20, these are HEAVY!



Bill Jenkins

Internet Sales

did anyone say if the eo calipers would work, the would give you more surface area than the e1's.